{"product_id":"3355866","title":"How to Custom Machine Quilt LeMoyne Star \u0026 Sawtooth Star Blocks Using the 4-N-1 Ruler \u0026 Free-Motion Quilting","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin professional machine quilter Natalia Bonner inside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.piecenquilt.com\/bundles\/piece-n-quilt-academy\"\u003ePNQ Academy\u003c\/a\u003e as she custom machine quilts a LeMoyne Star and Sawtooth Star (16 Patch) quilt block using just the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piecenquilt.com\/collections\/rulers\"\u003e4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler\u003c\/a\u003e and free-motion quilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this calm, behind-the-shoulder video, Natalia focuses on quilting paths, ruler quilting, and free-motion quilting to enhance the strong points and geometry of both classic star blocks. You’ll see how thoughtful ruler work adds crisp structure to the star points, while swirls and free-motion quilting soften the background and build beautiful texture and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with a balanced combination of ruler quilting and free motion, Natalia demonstrates how to keep the block square and flat by quilting consistently and intentionally. She shares how using a single-stitch basting stitch allows complete control over how the fabric lays and where each stitch lands—helping maintain accuracy even if it takes a little extra time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the video, Natalia explains her decision-making process as she quilts—how she chooses where to add structure, where to add softness, and how the ¼\" spacing from the needle to the outside of the ruler foot impacts every stitched line. She also explains how the markings on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piecenquilt.com\/collections\/rulers\"\u003e4-N-1 ruler\u003c\/a\u003e are designed based on needle position for quilting accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalia shares practical ruler quilting tips, including why you must use a ruler foot and proper ruler base for safety, why gentle pressure is essential for smooth, consistent lines, and how small adjustments in hand placement improve both stitch quality and body comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis video is a wonderful example of how combining precision ruler quilting with flowing free-motion swirls can completely transform traditional star blocks—while keeping the design balanced, square, and visually striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Supplies Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMachine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGammill 22\" Longarm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch-regulated mode, 14 stitches per inch (SPI)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuler Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuler Base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRuler\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piecenquilt.com\/collections\/rulers\"\u003e4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piecenquilt.com\/collections\/rulers\"\u003ePiece N Quilt PopSocket Ruler Grip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThread\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piecenquilt.com\/collections\/thread\/So-Fine!\"\u003eSo Fine! 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